What is Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is a new way of approaching gardening. Unlike traditional gardening where you need soil and fertilizers to grow vegetables, with aquaponics you need water and fish in order to have healthy food on your table each and every day. Basically, aquaponics relies on a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants: the fish produces bio-nutrients for the plants, while the plants clean the water, creating a perfect environment for the fish to grow and develop. It is a blend of hydroponics and aquaculture that has plenty of advantages.
The advantage of aquaponics.
? First of all, you will have fresh organic food on your table each and every day. You simply get your tomato, cucumber or your basil from your aquaponic " field" and use it for your meals. It really is as easy as it sounds.
? Second, you not only grow vegetables, but you also have plenty of fish. Whether you want them for cooking tasty meals or simply to enjoy, they are a great addition in your home! (Have you seen how much they charge for tilapia these days?) They also eliminate your need to use chemical fertilizers, thus obtaining real organic food.
Why LECA??
LECA is a porous clay pellet that expands when wet and forms a dense soil-like layer that roots can easily grow into. Additionally, the pebbles are relatively smooth, making them easy on hands and sensitive roots. Clay Pebbles also have a very high surface area, which gives the beneficial bacteria somewhere to live, enabling it to be a very effective biological filter. It is pH neutral, meaning that it will not affect the water chemistry, thus adversely affecting plant growth. It will also drain freely, aiding in the oxygenation of roots.
1. 1/2 the weight of gravel
2. The ideal round shape is easy on hands
3. Completely inert, pH neutral and does not contain any nutrient (gravel can contain toxic or pH altering materials)
4. Porosity creates excellent air and water exchange
5. 8-16mm range size.
Aquaponics is a new way of approaching gardening. Unlike traditional gardening where you need soil and fertilizers to grow vegetables, with aquaponics you need water and fish in order to have healthy food on your table each and every day. Basically, aquaponics relies on a symbiotic relationship between fish and plants: the fish produces bio-nutrients for the plants, while the plants clean the water, creating a perfect environment for the fish to grow and develop. It is a blend of hydroponics and aquaculture that has plenty of advantages.
The advantage of aquaponics.
? First of all, you will have fresh organic food on your table each and every day. You simply get your tomato, cucumber or your basil from your aquaponic " field" and use it for your meals. It really is as easy as it sounds.
? Second, you not only grow vegetables, but you also have plenty of fish. Whether you want them for cooking tasty meals or simply to enjoy, they are a great addition in your home! (Have you seen how much they charge for tilapia these days?) They also eliminate your need to use chemical fertilizers, thus obtaining real organic food.
Why LECA??
LECA is a porous clay pellet that expands when wet and forms a dense soil-like layer that roots can easily grow into. Additionally, the pebbles are relatively smooth, making them easy on hands and sensitive roots. Clay Pebbles also have a very high surface area, which gives the beneficial bacteria somewhere to live, enabling it to be a very effective biological filter. It is pH neutral, meaning that it will not affect the water chemistry, thus adversely affecting plant growth. It will also drain freely, aiding in the oxygenation of roots.
1. 1/2 the weight of gravel
2. The ideal round shape is easy on hands
3. Completely inert, pH neutral and does not contain any nutrient (gravel can contain toxic or pH altering materials)
4. Porosity creates excellent air and water exchange
5. 8-16mm range size.